Tribute to George Hurrell

George Hurrell's photos of movie stars and other celebrities defined "glamor" and "star" for decades. His unique use of lighting instantly together with careful posing identifies his photos as well as provided the inspiration for countless other photographers.
So this is a true challenge: submit portraits which capture the essence of George Hurrells lighting style. Yes, I know this will limit some people who don't have access or knowledge of such advanced lighting techniques. But with a little research and know how you'd be surprised how you can emulate Hurrell's lighting set ups with minimum equipment, including do it yourself gear.

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Announced:

Sunday, 27th June, 2010 (GMT)

Submissions:

Sunday, 4th July, 2010 –
Saturday, 10th July, 2010
(GMT)

Voting:

Sunday, 11th July, 2010 –
Saturday, 17th July, 2010
(GMT)

Processing rules:

Do NOT use PP techniques to simulate the lighting, please. This is an "educational" challenge intended to help people learn about lighting technique.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

No composites or digital art.

While George Hurrell's most famous works are in black and white, color is acceptable for this challenge.

Your complaint (along with the complaints of others regarding this entry) will be
reviewed by the challenge owner. Depending upon the nature and applicability of the
complaint, the entry may be disqualified. In extreme circumstances the user who submitted
the entry may receive a ban from the challenge or series in question.

Entry comments

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